Had intended to offer his full support for Lincoln's re-election until he sought it as Chief Secretary to Ireland; asks Lincoln's intentions in relation to the maintenance of the 'Protestant Church Establishment' in Ireland; will agree to support Lincoln only if he intends to open for 'consideration on a nearer and closer view of Irish affairs'; invites Lincoln to visit him to discuss the matter further; asks how long the debate in the House of Commons is expected to last.

Term

elections, South Nottinghamshire 1846

parliamentary business, debates

Irish affairs, religion

Publication Note

Published as part of the 'Politics of the 4th Duke of Newcastle' e-learning resource on the website of Manuscripts and Special Collections, The University of Nottingham